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Colorado Springs
Monday, April 27th, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 27th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Springs firefighters battled a grass fire near I-25 between Cimarron and Tejon Streets on Sunday afternoon — the blaze produced heavy smoke and led to street closures on Cimarron and Eighth Streets as crews worked to control it. Colorado Springs Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Springs native Aléna Watters returns home to star as Diana Goodman in the award-winning musical Next to Normal at Denver Center for the Performing Arts, which runs Tuesday through Sunday until May 3 – ticket prices range from $47 to $114. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ The Gazette family (The Denver Gazette, The Colorado Springs Gazette and Colorado Politics) won 51 awards Saturday at the Society of Professional Journalists’ Top of the Rockies contest, earning honors for investigative reporting, feature design and breaking news. Judges praised the papers for strong reporting in a competitive field. Colorado Springs Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 22, the Elbert County Board of Commissioners announced a motion for reconsideration after the Public Utilities Commission approved permits for Xcel Energy’s transmission segment along the Plains – to – Pines Scenic Corridor. Local officials say the move backs Gov. Polis’ renewable goals yet conflicts with county regulations. Colorado Springs Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, the Red Ribbon Ball at Hotel Polaris raised funds for Colorado Health Network to support people living with HIV in Pikes Peak with a goal of raising $120,000 to help purchase a new facility in Colorado Springs (guests enjoyed live entertainment and auction items). KOAA News5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cale Makar led the Avalanche to a series sweep of the Kings by scoring a key goal in the second period; his play secured the team’s advance to the second round against either Minnesota or Dallas. Coach Bednar praised his shift from individual focus to team wins. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ No player finishing college in Colorado was drafted, but 11 athletes from state schools signed as undrafted free agents with NFL teams. Denver’s 14 free agents will take physicals on May 7 before joining rookie minicamps, keeping many local players in the pro football game. Colorado Springs Gazette
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Lyons Jam with Eric Thorin - Open Bluegrass Jam
6-10 p.m. — Oskar Blues Grill & Brew — Free entry — Experience an all levels bluegrass jam led by renowned musician Eric Thorin amid the vibes of Colorado Springs.
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DisruptHR Colorado Springs 7.0
5-8 p.m. — Great Wolf Lodge — $25-$35 — Experience bold ideas and networking that challenge HR norms.
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Jagged Little Pill: The Musical
7:00–9:30 p.m. — Fine Arts Center — Tickets vary — Discover the heartfelt complexities of a seemingly perfect family through Alanis Morissette's iconic music.
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Shaun Jones Live Comedy Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Loonees Comedy Corner — General admission available — Experience a night of laughter with Shaun Jones and special guests at this comedic showcase.
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Do The Crawl de Mayo Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — Avenue 19 — Tickets required — Celebrate Cinco de Mayo early with a vibrant pub crawl featuring games, contests, and festive drinks.
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Summer Music Series: Countywyde
2-5 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Enjoy local music and craft beer in a vibrant summer atmosphere.
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Bike the Garden
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Free participation — Enjoy a casual evening bike ride through Garden of the Gods while savoring happy hour drinks afterward.
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Sweet T's Rude Blues Jam
6-9 p.m. — PEAK 31 @ Union Station — Free entry — Dive into an energetic blues jam session showcasing local talent every Tuesday night.
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Jordan Feliz: God Is Good Tour
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Ticket prices vary — Experience the dynamic Contemporary Christian music of Jordan Feliz, accompanied by special guest Riley Clemmons.
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Unplugged at the Lodge
6-8 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Happy Hour pricing available — Enjoy local musicians playing acoustic originals and covers every Thursday night.
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~ Henry Ford
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